How to pronounce stegosaur
Say it like STEG-uh-sor. Stegosaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEG).
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- STEG
- uh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stegosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of stegosaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEG-uh-saw.
What does stegosaur mean?
- Any extinct herbivorous dinosaur, of the suborder Stegosauria, having two rows of bony plates along the back.
Where does stegosaur come from?
From Stegosaurus.
Questions about saying stegosaur
How do you pronounce stegosaur?
Say STEG-uh-sor. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛɡəˌsɔr/. In British English it is /ˈstɛɡəˌsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stegosaur?
Stegosaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEG). Broken into parts: STEG · uh · sor.
Is stegosaur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɛɡəˌsɔː/ (STEG-uh-saw).